Climate - Manzanillo (Colima)

The climate of Manzanillo is tropical, hot all year round, with a dry, less hot period from December to April and a muggy, rainy period from June to October.
The city is located on the southern coast of Mexico, in the state of Colima, at 19 degrees north latitude.
From January to March, nights can sometimes be cool, and the temperature can drop as low as 12/14 °C (54/57 °F).
From June to November (but with a higher probability from August to October), there is the risk of hurricanes. For example, the city was hit hard by a hurricane in October 1959.
The average temperature of the coldest month (March) is of 23.5 °C (74.3 °F), that of the warmest months (July, August) is of 28.4 °C (83 °F). Here are the average temperatures.

Precipitation amounts to 970 millimeters (38.2 inches) per year: so, it is at an intermediate level. It ranges from 5 mm (0.2 in) in the driest months (February, March, April) to 270 mm (10.6 in) in the wettest (September). Here is the average precipitation.

On average, there are around 2,855 sunshine hours per year. Here are the average sunshine hours per day.

The sea temperature ranges between 25 °C (77 °F) and 30 °C (86 °F). It is therefore high enough for swimming all year round. Here are the average sea temperatures.

Best Time

Manzanillo can be visited from December to April, as it is a dry period and outside the hurricane season. Occasionally, the minimum temperature can drop to 15 °C (59 °F), so a sweatshirt for the evening can be useful.

Manzanillo - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020

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In January, the weather in Manzanillo is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 24.2 °C (76 °F), with a minimum of 20 °C (68 °F) and a maximum of 28.4 °C (83.2 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 16.5 °C (62 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 31 °C (88 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 30 mm (1.2 in), distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 72% of the time.
The average humidity is 73%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 26 °C (79 °F). Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.

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In February, the weather in Manzanillo is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 23.8 °C (75 °F), with a minimum of 19.7 °C (67.4 °F) and a maximum of 28 °C (82.4 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 16.5 °C (62 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 30.5 °C (86.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 5 mm (0.2 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 75% of the time.
The average humidity is 74%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (7 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 25.5 °C (78 °F). Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.

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In March, the coldest month of the year, the weather in Manzanillo is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 23.5 °C (74 °F), with a minimum of 19.6 °C (67.3 °F) and a maximum of 27.4 °C (81.3 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 16 °C (60.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 30 °C (86 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 5 mm (0.2 in), distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 70% of the time.
The average humidity is 74%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (8 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 25 °C (77 °F). Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.

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In April, the weather in Manzanillo is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 23.6 °C (74 °F), with a minimum of 19.9 °C (67.9 °F) and a maximum of 27.2 °C (81 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 16.5 °C (61.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 29.5 °C (85.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 5 mm (0.2 in), distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 35 minutes.
There are on average 9 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 70% of the time.
The average humidity is 76%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 25.5 °C (78 °F). Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.

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In May, the weather in Manzanillo is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 25.4 °C (78 °F), with a minimum of 22 °C (71.7 °F) and a maximum of 28.8 °C (83.9 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 19 °C (66 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 31 °C (87.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 10 mm (0.4 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 9 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 71% of the time.
The average humidity is 75%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 14 kph (9 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 27 °C (80.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.

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In June, the weather in Manzanillo is usually very hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 27.8 °C (82 °F), with a minimum of 24.8 °C (76.7 °F) and a maximum of 30.8 °C (87.4 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 22 °C (71.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 33 °C (91 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 120 mm (4.7 in), distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 20 minutes. June 21, the summer solstice, is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 59% of the time.
The average humidity is 75%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 15 kph (9 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 28.5 °C (83 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.

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In July, the warmest month of the year, the weather in Manzanillo is usually very hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 28.4 °C (83 °F), with a minimum of 25.2 °C (77.4 °F) and a maximum of 31.6 °C (88.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 23 °C (73.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 33.5 °C (92 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 140 mm (5.5 in), distributed over 14 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 52% of the time.
The average humidity is 75%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 29.5 °C (85 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.

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In August, the weather in Manzanillo is usually very hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 28.4 °C (83 °F), with a minimum of 25 °C (77.1 °F) and a maximum of 31.7 °C (89 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 23 °C (73.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 34 °C (93 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 215 mm (8.5 in), distributed over 15 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 40 minutes.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 53% of the time.
The average humidity is 76%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 30 °C (85.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.

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In September, the weather in Manzanillo is usually very hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 28.1 °C (83 °F), with a minimum of 24.9 °C (76.9 °F) and a maximum of 31.2 °C (88.2 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 23 °C (73.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 33.5 °C (92 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 270 mm (10.6 in), distributed over 16 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 10 minutes.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 53% of the time.
The average humidity is 77%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 29.5 °C (85 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.

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In October, the weather in Manzanillo is usually very hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 27.9 °C (82 °F), with a minimum of 24.6 °C (76.2 °F) and a maximum of 31.2 °C (88.2 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 21.5 °C (71 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 33.5 °C (92 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 125 mm (4.9 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 40 minutes.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 64% of the time.
The average humidity is 76%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 29.5 °C (85 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.

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In November, the weather in Manzanillo is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 26.8 °C (80 °F), with a minimum of 23.1 °C (73.6 °F) and a maximum of 30.4 °C (86.8 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 20 °C (68.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 32.5 °C (90.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 25 mm (1 in), distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 10 minutes.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 72% of the time.
The average humidity is 75%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (7 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 28.5 °C (83.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.

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In December, the weather in Manzanillo is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 25.1 °C (77 °F), with a minimum of 21.1 °C (70 °F) and a maximum of 29.2 °C (84.5 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 18 °C (64.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 31.5 °C (88.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 15 mm (0.6 in), distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 0 minutes. December 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 67% of the time.
The average humidity is 74%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 27 °C (81 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.